LaserCom Cover Sheet St. Cyril of Jerusalem - 513813 (818) 986-8234 - Patti Ann Simik Modem #818-986-3310 Comments & Requests: Church Web: www.st-cyril.org Church E-Mail: st-cyril-encino@sbcglobal.net School Web: www.stcyril.net Alumni E-Mail: reunion4stcyrils@sbcglobal.net PASTOR MONSIGNOR CARL BELL PASTOR EMERITUS MSGR. CYRIL NAVIN ASSISTING PRIEST REV. JAMES MELLEY 15520 VENTURA BOULEVARD, ENCINO, CA 91436-3108 Masses – Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sundays: 8:00, 10:00 a.m. & 12 Noon Vigil of Holy Days: 7:00 p.m. Holy Days: 7:30 a.m., 12:05 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Week Days: 7:30 a.m. Confessions – Saturday 8:00-8:30 a.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m. Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions – Tuesday – 8:00 a.m. Rosary – Daily after 7:30 a.m. Mass Baptisms – 2nd Sunday of each Month at 2:00 p.m. Weddings – By appointment only. Blessed Sacrament Chapel – Open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. RECTORY.............................................................(818) 986-8234 SCHOOL................................................................(818) 501-4155 CONVENT.............................................................(818) 784-1290 RCIA/RELIGIOUS ED. OFFICE .....................(818) 789-5947 EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY TO THE SICK .................................................(818) 986-8234 CHRISTIAN SERVICE PROGRAM................(818) 981-6832 CONFIRMATION/YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAM ................................(818) 986-8234 BIBLE STUDY......................................................(818) 789-5947 Page Two St. Cyril of Jerusalem May 31, 2009 Pentecost Sunday May 31 at 12:00 Noon Solemn Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost Dale Jergenson - Handbell Mass St. Cyril's Choir, Soloists and Handbell Choir All Are Sent Fifty days after Easter Sunday we celebrate the fulfillment of all God’s promises in the feast of Pentecost, a feast that has sometimes been called the birthday of the church. One last time we are reminded that we Christians have received the Holy Spirit, not for our own benefit, but to enable us to follow our Christian vocation. The centerpiece of the scriptures for Pentecost is the account in Acts of the Apostles of the sending of the Holy Spirit to the disciples. The other readings for this Sunday help us to understand what it means to live out our Christian vocation. Paul’s letter shows us the gifts and fruits that the Holy Spirit gives to us. John’s Gospel reminds us that Jesus has sent all his disciples to share his forgiveness and peace, through the power of the Holy Spirit. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. A Prayer to the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, who sent Christ Jesus to carry the Good news to the poor, we pray to you: Help us to continue your work by serving the poor, our brothers and sisters. —From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSP, copyright © 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. Published by World Library Publications. p.181 Baptism Class - June 1 The next baptism training class will be held tomorrow, Monday, June 1 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please park on Haskell Avenue and enter the walk-through gate adjacent to the Faculty Lounge where class is being held. For details call: 818-981-2280. First Friday of the Month - June 5 Friday, June 5 is the First Friday of the Month. There will be a Holy Hour from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction following the 7:30 a.m. Mass. Join us and enrich your spirituality. Did You Know: CyberTipline fights internet crimes against children. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other government agencies all work together to fight Internet crimes against children. They’ve established a “CyberTipline,” a reporting mechanism for cases of child sexual exploitation including child pornography, online enticement of children for sex acts, molestation of children outside the family, sex tourism of children, child victims of prostitution and unsolicited obscene material sent to a child. Reports may be made 24-7 online at www.cybertipline.com or by calling: 1-800-843-5678. For particular help, please call the Archdiocesan Safeguard the Children office: 213-637-7227 or 213-637-7650. Take a Vocational Journey on the First Friday of the Month Men open to the priesthood are cordially invited to participate in the monthly gathering at St. Monica Catholic Church, 725 California Street, Santa Monica. These gatherings, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Office of Vocations, are held on the 1st Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served. These meetings are not designed to recruit you, but help you discern and understand what God’s will is for your life. For details call Philip Tirone: 310-453-1901. IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITY Serra for Priestly and Religious Vocations Attention St. Cyril’s Senior’s Club Members “Expand” your talents and learn to play BRIDGE. The St. Cyril’s Senior’s Club will soon commence beginner bridge lessons taught by a professional. Sign up now to learn this ever-popular card game that exercises those “little gray cells.” Next Senior Club meeting is Wednesday, June 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Topic to be announced. Bring a lunch! For details call Judy at: 818-784-4533. Pentecost Sunday Page Three Gifts of the Holy Spirit There are TWO kinds of gifts of the Holy Spirit. The first gifts are intended for the sanctification of the person receiving them. These are permanent supernatural qualities enabling the graced person to be especially in tune with the workings of the Holy Spirit: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord. The second gifts of the Holy Spirit are called charisms. These are extraordinary favors granted principally for the help of others: speaking with wisdom, speaking with knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, tongues and interpreting speeches. In 1 Corinthians 12:6-11 nine charisms are mentioned. Other passages in St. Paul (such as 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 and Romans 12: 6-8) mention other charisms. Handbook For Today’s Catholic - Pages 16 & 17 Saturday, May 30 4:00 p.m. - Richard Prettyman, RIP Sunday, May 31 8:00 a.m. - For the Parishioners 10:00 a.m. - For Our Troops, Spec. Int./RIP 12:00 p.m. - Mack Dugger, Sr., RIP Monday, June 1 7:30 a.m. - Steve Bodak, RIP Tuesday, June 2 7:30 a.m. - Steve Bodak, RIP Wednesday, June 3 7:30 a.m. - Arturo Saborio, RIP Thursday, June 4 7:30 a.m. - Daniele Dibie, RIP Friday, June 5 7:30 a.m. - Suzanne Parker, RIP Saturday, June 6 7:30 a.m. - Edel Cicione, RIP A Redemptorist Pastoral Publication Rest in Peace With confidence, O Lord, we ask that eternal rest be granted to Madeleine Brasille. Let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Are you interested in joining a Meditation Group that meets weekly? St. Cyril of Jerusalem: Meditation group meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. We meet in the church and the meditation leader is Beth Boyd. Bring a friend! St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 15520 Ventura Boulevard (between Firmament & Haskell Avenues), Encino. For details call: 818-906-3634 (or bethboyd1@earthlink.net). St. Francis de Sales: Meditation group meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The meditation leader is Samantha Eggar. All are welcome! They meet in the “Cry Room” of the church. St. Francis de Sales, 13360 Valleyheart Drive, Sherman Oaks. For details call: 818-784-0105. Today’s Readings First Reading — They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in different tongues (Acts 2:1-11). Psalm — Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth (Psalm 104). Second Reading — There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13) or Galatians 5:16-25. Gospel — As the Father has sent me, so I send you: Receive the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23) or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15. St. John Eudes Church: There’s still time to enjoy a “Summer Carnival” this weekend, May 29-31. Have fun on amusing rides, taste international food, play interesting games and more. St. John Eudes Church, 9901 Mason Avenue (corner of Lassen), Chatsworth. For details call: 818-341-3680 (or www.sjeconrnival.org). Young Adult Diners’ Club: Young adults (single and married, 20s, 30s and 40s) will meet on Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m. Join us at the Wood Ranch Barbeque Restaurant, 540 New Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark. For details/reservations: 818-597-0615 or 805-5298644. PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Joie Fox Rina McCans Helen Meck Eddie Nable Michael Glaser Louise French Maria Moreno Phil Hodgkins Lola Anastasia Hector Cabrera Sandra Osorio Mary Gail Hobbs Annie Gabriel Sarah Parsons Lorraine Ham Corazon Sunga Michael Kenworthy David Martinez Tom Maglio Mary Lou Forbath Dolores Petro Dr. Justin Fuess Terry McMahon Stacy Frederick Eileen Talor Philip Carnevale Patricia (Pitsy) Odell Leona Johnston Romy Villa Dennis Galli Maria Richards Patrick King Joe Avelino Marge Coogan Travis Thetford Angela Franchina Stephanie Crow DeSitter Family Garcia Family Jeschke Family Louise French Ann Ellias Sr. Gretta Stewart Verna Leftwood Helen Megara Sunday, May 31 - Pentecost Sunday Schedule of Events 10:00 a.m. - School Mass (Gr. 3) Choir & Bake Sale 11:00 a.m. - School Family Picnic 12:00 Noon - Handbell Mass - Solemnity of Pentecost Monday, June 1 3:30 p.m. - Religious Ed. Classes - Last Class (Gr. 7-9) Tuesday, June 2 8:00 a.m. - Mother of Perpetual Help Novena 3:30 p.m. - Religious Ed. Classes - Last Class (Gr. K, 1-6) 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study - Last Meeting - Faculty Lounge - Meditation Group - In the Church Thursday, June 4 9:00 a.m. - St. Cyril’s School Graduation Mass 5:00 p.m. - St. Cyril’s School Graduation 7:30 p.m. - Choir Practice - RCIA in Faculty Lounge Friday, June 5 - First Friday 9:00 a.m. - Bowling League Sunday, June 7 Upcoming Events 10:00 a.m. - School Mass (Student Council) Vocal Ensemble & Bake Sale 12:00 Noon - HS Confirmation by Bishop Gerald Wilkerson Friday, June 12 12:00 Noon - School Closing Mass